Reviews

Lark Rise by Flora Jane Thompson

hiccyup's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

mikesqw's review

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

novelideea's review

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.75

msrichardsreads89's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

This book was wonderful and so completely different from the TV show. Flora Thompson's semi-autobiographical novel is a classic, full of rich prose and vivid imagery. I loved the look at times past and how times changing affected the village of Lark Rise and their customs. This book had such a nostalgic feel and had me wondering down memory lane of my own childhood and the wonder of youth. Flora Thompson included so many historical details of Lark Rise, including housing, clothes, holiday celebrations, childbirth, and social mores. Despite being detailed, the plot is very endearing and charming and urges the reader to continue reading. While this doesn't have an overarching plot, it is a very compelling, cozy read and one that I highly recommend! 

kingfan30's review

3.0

I picked this book up not knowing anything about it, and not even realising that is was part of the TV adaptation until the book pointed out that this is the first of three in a series.

I started out thinking I would not enjoy this as it rambled along and there were not really any characters to get your teeth into. But before long I started to enjoy the look back on life in that era, some things are dramatically different and some of the sayings are still used today. I'm not sure that I would rush out to buy the next book, but if it happened to cross my path I would certainly give it a read. I now find myself wondering how this book was adapted to TV though, maybe I will have to get hold of the series and see.

ego8's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25